Ough Gervais to host the Golden Globes

GervaisRicky Gervais is coming back as host from the Golden Globes carrying out a Wednesday election through the The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, an individual near to the process told Variety. Some particulars still have to be exercised prior to the decision is ratified, however with both sides now in complete agreement, Gervais is basically locked to look around the The month of january 15 telecast on NBC. HFPA membership was divided on whether or not to restore Gervais, whose personal attacks throughout last year's monologue made many uneasy. After ending up in the official from NBC -- that was greatly in support of Gervais' return -- the election went his way. The HFPA confirmed this news on its website moments later Wednesday, saying: "Although welcome Gervais's return, not everybody is satisfied using the decision because this past year his blunt one-inserts focusing on large-title celebs triggered anger and bitterness in certain quarters. Following the show Gervais ignored the potential of returning for any third time, but he progressively warmed towards the idea and recently met with HFPA Leader Dr. Aida Takla-O'Reilly in Paris to go over it.'" Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com